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Microsoft

Microsoft alerts businesses to a surge in password-stealing cyber attacks

Microsoft has warned businesses about a noticeable increase in cyber attacks recently, using malware called “ACR stealer.” From late April to mid-June of this year, Microsoft Defender Experts noticed...

Jul 20, 2026 2 Min Read

Microsoft

Microsoft Edge users urged to update after multiple security flaws found

If you use Microsoft Edge as your main browser, it’s worth checking whether you’re running the latest version. Microsoft has released Edge version 150.0.4078...

Jul 20, 2026 2 Min Read

Claude Chrome extension reportedly still leaves Gmail and other data exposed

Claude for Chrome is supposed to help people get things done in the browser. But a new report says another extension can still push it into reading Gmail and carrying...

Jul 17, 2026 2 Min Read

Google

Google fixes 7 Chrome security flaws, including 3 critical use-after-free bugs

Google has released another Chrome desktop update, and this one is mainly about security. The latest Stable Channel build brings Chrome to version 150.0.7871.128 on Linux and...

Jul 17, 2026 1 Min Read

Android

Google releases new Chrome 150 update with 15 security fixes, moves ChromeOS Beta to v151

Google is keeping its foot on the gas this week. Shortly after initiating the Google Gemini rollout for Chrome desktop users in the UK, the tech giant has started pushing...

Jul 15, 2026 2 Min Read

Google Chrome

900,000 people used this Chrome extension — it was one update away from spying on them

A popular Chrome extension used by around 900,000 people has been removed from the Chrome Web Store after researchers found code that could have collected and uploaded users’ browsing...

Jul 14, 2026 2 Min Read

Android

New Chrome 150 update rolling out on Android, iOS, & desktop with 27 security fixes

Google has started rolling out a fresh round of incremental Chrome 150 updates across Android, iOS, Windows, Mac, and Linux, bringing the browser to newer build numbers while also addressing...

Jul 09, 2026 2 Min Read

News

This Opera GX feature was a backdoor all along

Opera GX users have been installing GX Mods for years to change the browser’s look and feel. Turns out, that same feature had a much bigger problem hiding...

Jul 07, 2026 2 Min Read

Microsoft

Remote code, data leak bugs fixed in latest Edge update

If you use Microsoft Edge, it’s worth taking a minute to make sure your browser is up to date. Microsoft has released Edge Stable version 150.0.4078...

Jul 06, 2026 1 Min Read

Google

Google gives Chrome extension makers until August 1 to fix privacy issues or get removed

Google is giving Chrome extension developers one month to comply with stricter privacy rules before it starts taking action against extensions that don’t meet the new requirements. The...

Jul 03, 2026 1 Min Read

Orion Browser points to recent UW study to argue AI browsers aren’t safe yet

Orion Browser has found another reason to push back against AI-powered browsers, and this time it’s pointing to new academic research. The browser maker shared a post...

Jul 02, 2026 1 Min Read

New and Interesting

Opera beats Chrome and Firefox to native clipboard attack protection

Opera has added a new security feature called Paste Protect to its desktop browser, and you probably won’t even notice it’s there until it stops something...

Jul 02, 2026 2 Min Read

Brave

This fake browser extension can quietly steal your cryptocurrency

A new malware campaign is targeting cryptocurrency users, and it doesn’t need to empty your wallet directly. Instead, it waits for the moment you’re about to...

Jul 02, 2026 2 Min Read

Microsoft uncovers malicious Manifest V3 Chrome extension that secretly hijacks Perplexity AI searches

Just as Google is putting the final nail in Manifest V2’s coffin with the switch to Manifest V3, security researchers have uncovered a reminder that no browser extension...

Jun 30, 2026 2 Min Read

ChatGPT Atlas & Perplexity Comet AI browsers tricked into leaking user credentials via a puzzle game

AI browsers promise a future where software doesn’t just display webpages, but actively completes tasks on our behalf. Open a few tabs, ask an AI agent to book...

Jun 25, 2026 4 Min Read

Apps

New 'Edgecution' malware silently hijacks Microsoft Edge to deploy ransomware

Microsoft Edge users are facing a severe new security threat. Security researchers at Zscaler have uncovered a malicious browser extension dubbed Edgecution that secretly installs itself on your computer, bypassing...

Jun 25, 2026 2 Min Read

Apps

Microsoft Edge 149.0.4022.80 update arrives with dozens of security fixes

Just last week, we broke down the critical June security update for Google Chrome, which patched seven high-severity flaws. Now, Microsoft has stepped up to the plate. The Redmond...

Jun 22, 2026 2 Min Read

Firefox AI chatbot flaw could expose your email login codes through a malicious webpage

Mozilla has been steadily expanding Firefox’s AI capabilities, allowing users to summarize articles, explain text, and proofread content directly from a sidebar powered by third-party chatbots like Copilot...

Jun 18, 2026 3 Min Read

Apps

Mozilla patches critical security flaws in new Firefox ESR 140.12 & 115.37 updates

Mozilla has officially rolled out its latest Extended Support Release (ESR) updates to Firefox ESR 140.12.0 and Firefox ESR 115.37.0. Released on June 16, 2026, these...

Jun 17, 2026 2 Min Read

Brave

A list of over 150 Chrome wallpaper extensions caught faking Google traffic & tracking users [U]

Update 16/06/26 – 09:08 am (IST): After publication, PiunikaWeb received a response from the owner of owhit.com, yowgames.com, and the Chrome Wallpaper extension, who disputed...

Jun 15, 2026 6 Min Read

Apps

Brave Browser v1.91.171 update fixes a critical Chromium security flaw & Origin bugs

Brave is now rolling out version 1.91.171 update across its release channels, and if you haven’t updated your browser yet, I highly recommend you do so...

Jun 10, 2026 2 Min Read

Microsoft

Check your Microsoft Edge version after this new security warning

It looks like Microsoft might have to roll out the next Edge update sooner than they might have planned. A recent advisory clearly states multiple vulnerabilities affect Edge versions older...

Jun 10, 2026 1 Min Read

Security researchers warn Cotypist & other local AI browsers remain vulnerable to hidden website attacks

The promise of local AI has become one of the biggest selling points in modern browsers and AI assistants. Run the model on your own device, keep data off the...

Jun 09, 2026 2 Min Read